The Tudor Revival in the Hollywood Hills
Yesterday I talked about Hollywood Hills homes in the International Style – a type of architecture that was modern for the time and is an attractive blend of form and function. What seemed modern then may seem more classic now, but not nearly as much as Tudor homes, which is a more classical, cottage-style of architecture. Homes in the Tudor style can be found throughout the Hollywood Hills.
Like the International style, Tudor grew to prominence in the twenties and thirties. However, unlike International, which has its origins in the late nineteenth century, Tudor homes have origins much earlier – the 16th and 17th century and the reign of Elizabeth and King James – referred to as the House of Tudor. These Renaissance homes have exposed wood beams on the outside of the home, with stucco in between, brick and stonework, and overhanging, pitched roofs. Though this style of architecture was originally used for smaller cottages, some of the largest and most lavish home in the Hollywood Hills use this style.
The style made popular in the twenties made brickwork a focal point, with a prominent chimney, with narrow windows. There was a second Tudor Renaissance in the seventies and eighties, so if you are in the market for a Tudor home, there is a difference between those homes built during the Jazz age and those built more recently – both in terms of price and in terms of craftsmanship, though the recent homes are no doubt high-quality as well. In fact, new Tudor homes will likely need less upkeep than older homes, but some prospective homeowners prefer an older home with a deeper sense of history.
About Susan Andrews:
Susan Andrews is a top producing real estate agent at prestigious Beverly Hills real estate firm, Hilton & Hyland. She specializes in Hollywood Hills, West Hollywood and Los Feliz real estate. Susan can be contacted at 323.829.8811 or by e-mail regarding her properties.
